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This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up

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Best jean jacket ever because it covers your butt. Looks great with the sleeves cuffed, too. This is the best dress in the history of the world. Runs a little big so keep in mind when ordering. And it now comes in a hydrangea version! Trotters always has the best woven

loafers.

PERFECT BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN Perfect BBQ Grilled Chicken. Prepare brine of water, salt, sugar in large ziplock bag. Brine chicken in fridge for one hour. Heat grill to 450°. Coat chicken with BBQ sauce. Place chicken over high heat, flip after 10 minutes. Generously reapply heavy coats of sauce. Chicken is done when internal temperature reachers 165°. REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON

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LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses

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In case you’re new here, this was Emma’s room in our first home. I loved it, and just looking at those photos make my heart swell; it was such a special time in our lives. But we also had to use the tiny space as a playroom, and Emma quickly outgrew it. Which prompted our

Konmari adventure.

KELLY IN THE CITY

This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up

RECENT FINDS 4/30

Best jean jacket ever because it covers your butt. Looks great with the sleeves cuffed, too. This is the best dress in the history of the world. Runs a little big so keep in mind when ordering. And it now comes in a hydrangea version! Trotters always has the best woven

loafers.

PERFECT BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN Perfect BBQ Grilled Chicken. Prepare brine of water, salt, sugar in large ziplock bag. Brine chicken in fridge for one hour. Heat grill to 450°. Coat chicken with BBQ sauce. Place chicken over high heat, flip after 10 minutes. Generously reapply heavy coats of sauce. Chicken is done when internal temperature reachers 165°. REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON

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LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses

EMMA'S ROOM DETAILS

In case you’re new here, this was Emma’s room in our first home. I loved it, and just looking at those photos make my heart swell; it was such a special time in our lives. But we also had to use the tiny space as a playroom, and Emma quickly outgrew it. Which prompted our

Konmari adventure.

NEW SPRING OUTFITS FROM J.CREW Cashmere Tee / Demi-Boot White Jeans (See all Demi-Boot jeans here.Favorite cut!) / Metallic Sandals (Heeled version here!)/ Raffia Camera Bag (All camera bags here!I particularly love the “Pale Sand” one.)/ Liberty Headband / Lucy’s Liberty Jumpsuit We had another taste of spring in Chicago the other day, so we grabbed Lucy and headed downtown for an outdoor lunch in the Triangle!

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Playlist #9. Spotify Playlist #9. IT’S PATIO SEASON! Well, it was. And then it left. But such is life in Chicago. It’ll be back! I have this very vivid memory from last spring: We were in the throes of the pandemic, and Mitch and I had just put the girls to bed and escaped to the back patio for a glass of wine. RAINY DAY HOME INSPIRATION Rainy Day Home Inspiration. Source. We’re having a pretty rainy weekend here in Chicago so I thought it would be nice to share some cozy home photos I came across this week and loved. Each one seems to be more inviting than the next! Source. Source.

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Plaid Hill House dress restocked!. Had to push back Recent Finds a day, but happy Saturday!. What are you guys up to today? Our kitchen is being finished (hallelujah!) so we took the girls out to breakfast. It was raining and we couldn’t get in anywhere, so we ended up at a pizza place. But pizza for breakfast isn’t as bad as you’d think! PERFECT BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN Perfect BBQ Grilled Chicken. Prepare brine of water, salt, sugar in large ziplock bag. Brine chicken in fridge for one hour. Heat grill to 450°. Coat chicken with BBQ sauce. Place chicken over high heat, flip after 10 minutes. Generously reapply heavy coats of sauce. Chicken is done when internal temperature reachers 165°.

GULF BEACH DAY

Gulf Beach Day. Emma’s Minnow Swimsuit / Lucy’s Rufflebutts Swimsuit (We also have and love this seersucker number! More sizes for little + big girls here .) / Kelly: Tuckernuck No-Wrinkle Striped Dress (Have you seen the hydrangea version ?!), Oversized Jean Jacket, Pearl Earrings, Sunglasses / Mitch: Bathing Suit, Henley T-Shirt ( The STAIRCASE WAINSCOTING INSPIRATION Staircase Wainscoting Inspiration. 1. Source. I had a lot of fun putting together this recent blog post on mudrooms. Taking 15-20 minutes to scroll through Pinterest gives me all the inspiration, motivation and relaxation vibes, haha. So I’m back with another

roundup!

AFFORDABLE GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER Grasscloth can be expensive. However, Magnolia Home carries a grasscloth option (also available at Lowe’s) that’s amazing—and roughly a third of the price of others out there! I’ve long been a fan of the Heath & Hand with Magnolia line at Target, and my mother-in-law has actually visited the Magnolia Market in Texas! So

this was a great

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I still want to hire my friend Riley for a painting to hang next to the dresser, but besides that, I think Emma’s room is done?! In case you’re new here, this was Emma’s room in our first home.I loved it, and just looking at those photos make my heart swell; it was such a special time in our lives. But we also had to use the tiny space as a playroom, and Emma quickly outgrew it. A FARMHOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER Note: If you’re new here, Charlie is my brother-in-law, and he and his fiancé run Above Normal Eggs, a chicken farm in Normal, Illinois! If you live in the area, stop by the Bloomington Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. They sell their eggs there. You can also reserve your eggs ahead of time by emailing Abovenormaleggs@gmail.com.

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This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up I USED OLAPLEX EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK & HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED $49 Faux Leather Tote Bag / Barefoot Dreams Cardigan Sweater / Olaplex (available via Sephora/Nordstrom/Amazon). After (Photo taken two years later) Olaplex. When I went in for the balayage treatment, my stylist told me about Olaplex.Widely used by actors and actresses who regularly go from dark to light and vice versa for different roles, it’s known as a miracle product for actually RAINY DAY HOME INSPIRATION Rainy Day Home Inspiration. Source. We’re having a pretty rainy weekend here in Chicago so I thought it would be nice to share some cozy home photos I came across this week and loved. Each one seems to be more inviting than the next! Source. Source.

RECENT FINDS 4/30

Best jean jacket ever because it covers your butt. Looks great with the sleeves cuffed, too. This is the best dress in the history of the world. Runs a little big so keep in mind when ordering. And it now comes in a hydrangea version! Trotters always has the best woven

loafers.

LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON

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This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up I USED OLAPLEX EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK & HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED $49 Faux Leather Tote Bag / Barefoot Dreams Cardigan Sweater / Olaplex (available via Sephora/Nordstrom/Amazon). After (Photo taken two years later) Olaplex. When I went in for the balayage treatment, my stylist told me about Olaplex.Widely used by actors and actresses who regularly go from dark to light and vice versa for different roles, it’s known as a miracle product for actually RAINY DAY HOME INSPIRATION Rainy Day Home Inspiration. Source. We’re having a pretty rainy weekend here in Chicago so I thought it would be nice to share some cozy home photos I came across this week and loved. Each one seems to be more inviting than the next! Source. Source.

RECENT FINDS 4/30

Best jean jacket ever because it covers your butt. Looks great with the sleeves cuffed, too. This is the best dress in the history of the world. Runs a little big so keep in mind when ordering. And it now comes in a hydrangea version! Trotters always has the best woven

loafers.

LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON

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15 THINGS 4/26

15 Things, 4/26. Missing Gamma and Pa. There were tears but we’re doing better! Coffee Table / Rug / $45 toile curtain panels in blue / Spool chairs / Side table / Similar Lamp / Faux plant / Faux Fur Throw Blanket / Newer Tray. Hello!

GULF BEACH DAY

Gulf Beach Day. Emma’s Minnow Swimsuit / Lucy’s Rufflebutts Swimsuit (We also have and love this seersucker number! More sizes for little + big girls here .) / Kelly: Tuckernuck No-Wrinkle Striped Dress (Have you seen the hydrangea version ?!), Oversized Jean Jacket, Pearl Earrings, Sunglasses / Mitch: Bathing Suit, Henley T-Shirt ( The

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Smart home controller. The smart home marketplace is a mess of platforms and producers, all with competitive priorities and motivations. The result is a whole lot of products that refuse to work together and that require different apps and controllers. STAIRCASE WAINSCOTING INSPIRATION Staircase Wainscoting Inspiration. 1. Source. I had a lot of fun putting together this recent blog post on mudrooms. Taking 15-20 minutes to scroll through Pinterest gives me all the inspiration, motivation and relaxation vibes, haha. So I’m back with another

roundup!

PERFECT BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN Perfect BBQ Grilled Chicken. Prepare brine of water, salt, sugar in large ziplock bag. Brine chicken in fridge for one hour. Heat grill to 450°. Coat chicken with BBQ sauce. Place chicken over high heat, flip after 10 minutes. Generously reapply heavy coats of sauce. Chicken is done when internal temperature reachers 165°.

EMMA'S ROOM DETAILS

I still want to hire my friend Riley for a painting to hang next to the dresser, but besides that, I think Emma’s room is done?! In case you’re new here, this was Emma’s room in our first home.I loved it, and just looking at those photos make my heart swell; it was such a special time in our lives. But we also had to use the tiny space as a playroom, and Emma quickly outgrew it. A FARMHOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER Note: If you’re new here, Charlie is my brother-in-law, and he and his fiancé run Above Normal Eggs, a chicken farm in Normal, Illinois! If you live in the area, stop by the Bloomington Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. They sell their eggs there. You can also reserve your eggs ahead of time by emailing Abovenormaleggs@gmail.com. LINCOLN PARK CHICAGO HOME Over the past couple of years, we’ve considered making some very big life changes. We loved our little condo in Lincoln Park, but as we got older, we found ourselves pining for the comforts that come along with a single-family home: a playroom, backyard, separate guest room and office area, kitchen island–you know.

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This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up I USED OLAPLEX EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK & HERE'S WHAT HAPPENEDOLAPLEX SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER SETOLAPLEX SHAMPOO REVIEWSUSE OLAPLEX BEFORE

COLOR

$49 Faux Leather Tote Bag / Barefoot Dreams Cardigan Sweater / Olaplex (available via Sephora/Nordstrom/Amazon). After (Photo taken two years later) Olaplex. When I went in for the balayage treatment, my stylist told me about Olaplex.Widely used by actors and actresses who regularly go from dark to light and vice versa for different roles, it’s known as a miracle product for actually SUBSCRIBE - KELLY IN THE CITY #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Email Address Daily Post Updates Weekly Blog Updates (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON KELLYINTHECITY.COMDISCOUNT LOUIS VUITTONCHEAP LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAGSVINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON DILLARDSLOUIS VUITTON PURSES AT DILLARDSTOP SELLING LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAGDILLARDS USED LOUIS VUITTON FAMILY IN PATAGONIA FROM NORDSTROM Family in Patagonia. Kelly’s Patagonia Jacket , Ponte Leggings , Black Loafers (Here are the brown ones–on sale! –that she wears every day. Black are new!), Faux Leather Tote and Striped Tee / Mitch’s Patagonia Sweatshirt, Similar Cords, and Sperrys / Emma’s Patagonia Sweatshirt (Here are the women’s version and the men’s

version

MITCH'S NAVY OFFICE

Mitch’s Navy Office. Paint color: “ In the Navy ” (Color #50BB 10/147) by Glidden / Birch Lane Leather Chair / Surya Area Rug / Pottery Barn Keyhole Desk. What do you do when your husband asks you to turn his office into a “manly, moody and inspirational Ralph Lauren-esque” space, yet he wants to hold off on bigger investments

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HOW TO CRATE TRAIN A DACHSHUND 3. Use a ticking clock or white noise. It’s comforting to the dog, as it reminds him of its mother. I simply downloaded a white noise app onto my cell phone, and placed it on top of the crate. It helped. 4. Drape a blanket over the crate. Make sure the front part CK BRADLEY TARTAN TUNIC CK Bradley Tartan Tunic c/o (In LOVE with this CK Bradley skirt, too.I need it in my life, haha! And this tartan button-down and this Stewart dress.)/ Commando Velvet Leggings (The best! I also really like the Spanx version, but Commando’s are warmer and comfier, in my opinion.)/ Black Pumps / Sparkly Necklace (SORRY. I told you I wear it with every holiday outfit this time of year. HOW TO TIE A BLANKET SCARF How to Tie a Blanket Scarf: 10 Ways. Asos Blanket Scarf c/o — Old, sold out. But nearly identical here and here. And I LOVE this one, this one, and this one! / Lands’ End Sweater c/o / Hudson Jeans c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Kendra Scott Earrings c/o / Sebago Boots c/o. It’s still pretty warm for November

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This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5. This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up I USED OLAPLEX EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK & HERE'S WHAT HAPPENEDOLAPLEX SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER SETOLAPLEX SHAMPOO REVIEWSUSE OLAPLEX BEFORE

COLOR

$49 Faux Leather Tote Bag / Barefoot Dreams Cardigan Sweater / Olaplex (available via Sephora/Nordstrom/Amazon). After (Photo taken two years later) Olaplex. When I went in for the balayage treatment, my stylist told me about Olaplex.Widely used by actors and actresses who regularly go from dark to light and vice versa for different roles, it’s known as a miracle product for actually SUBSCRIBE - KELLY IN THE CITY #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Email Address Daily Post Updates Weekly Blog Updates (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array LILLY PULITZER MATERNITY Lilly Pulitzer Sloane Maxi (Find other patterns through Lilly, Nordstrom and Zappos. 6pm.com, Saks, Neiman Marcus, eBay and Saint Bernard all have great options, too.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (I’m wearing Platinum. On sale here.Also available here and here.)/ Coach Bag (Borrowed from Mom. Also available here, here, and here!)) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Similar Sunglasses REVIEW: LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL VS GOYARD SAINT LOUIS TOTESSEE MORE ON KELLYINTHECITY.COMDISCOUNT LOUIS VUITTONCHEAP LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAGSVINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON DILLARDSLOUIS VUITTON PURSES AT DILLARDSTOP SELLING LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAGDILLARDS USED LOUIS VUITTON FAMILY IN PATAGONIA FROM NORDSTROM Family in Patagonia. Kelly’s Patagonia Jacket , Ponte Leggings , Black Loafers (Here are the brown ones–on sale! –that she wears every day. Black are new!), Faux Leather Tote and Striped Tee / Mitch’s Patagonia Sweatshirt, Similar Cords, and Sperrys / Emma’s Patagonia Sweatshirt (Here are the women’s version and the men’s

version

MITCH'S NAVY OFFICE

Mitch’s Navy Office. Paint color: “ In the Navy ” (Color #50BB 10/147) by Glidden / Birch Lane Leather Chair / Surya Area Rug / Pottery Barn Keyhole Desk. What do you do when your husband asks you to turn his office into a “manly, moody and inspirational Ralph Lauren-esque” space, yet he wants to hold off on bigger investments

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HOW TO CRATE TRAIN A DACHSHUND 3. Use a ticking clock or white noise. It’s comforting to the dog, as it reminds him of its mother. I simply downloaded a white noise app onto my cell phone, and placed it on top of the crate. It helped. 4. Drape a blanket over the crate. Make sure the front part CK BRADLEY TARTAN TUNIC CK Bradley Tartan Tunic c/o (In LOVE with this CK Bradley skirt, too.I need it in my life, haha! And this tartan button-down and this Stewart dress.)/ Commando Velvet Leggings (The best! I also really like the Spanx version, but Commando’s are warmer and comfier, in my opinion.)/ Black Pumps / Sparkly Necklace (SORRY. I told you I wear it with every holiday outfit this time of year. HOW TO TIE A BLANKET SCARF How to Tie a Blanket Scarf: 10 Ways. Asos Blanket Scarf c/o — Old, sold out. But nearly identical here and here. And I LOVE this one, this one, and this one! / Lands’ End Sweater c/o / Hudson Jeans c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Kendra Scott Earrings c/o / Sebago Boots c/o. It’s still pretty warm for November ABOUT - KELLY IN THE CITY Welcome to Kelly in the City. My name is Kelly Larkin, and this blog is where I document my life. While you’ll find a whole lot of fashion- and home-related content on Kelly in the City, my hope is that when you visit the site, you’ll also get to know me as a person, and learn what’s truly important to me. So what’s truly important me? My family.

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Things were feeling so heavy, and it was difficult to talk about the state of the world—let alone process it—with two small children at home 24/7. We’d fallen into the routine of debriefing and collecting ourselves “after hours,” but every few days, we needed a true

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CONTACT - KELLY IN THE CITY Contact me at kelly@kellyinthecity.com to say hi, or for more information about advertising, partnering, sponsoring or featuring products on the blog. :) RAINY DAY HOME INSPIRATION Rainy Day Home Inspiration. Source. We’re having a pretty rainy weekend here in Chicago so I thought it would be nice to share some cozy home photos I came across this week and loved. Each one seems to be more inviting than the next! Source. Source. NEW ORLEANS HOUSE TOUR New Orleans House Tour. Merry Christmas Eve! Mitch and I have decided that our absolute favorite thing to do while traveling is wandering cities’ neighborhoods. Christmas in New Orleans is so festive! And New Orleans’ neighborhoods?

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/ J.CREW RATTAN CAMERA BAG (SEE ALL CAMERA BAGS HERE !) / $20 AMAZON ESSENTIALS SANDALS (SO comfy. SHOP ALL SUPER SOFT AMAZON ESSENTIALS SANDALS HERE . No break-in time!) / RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES / MITCH’S BIRKENSTOCKS / MITCH’S VINEYARD VINES POLO There are approximately one zillion photos in this blog post because shooting without kids is so _gosh darn lovely_. I mean, I was literally able to stop and smell the roses. And then photograph them.

*Deep sigh.*

Okay, three things today:

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10 THINGS, 6/2

^ _Mitch took this on his run tonight. Isn’t it beautiful?!_

Hey there, Friends!

I took a couple of days to be with family and friends over the long weekend. Hope everyone had a nice break! Here are the first 10 things

that come to mind:

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Lincoln Park, Chicago NORDSTROM HALF-YEARLY SALE MEN’S GUIDE

ONE / TWO / THREE

/ FOUR / FIVE

/ SIX / SEVEN

/ EIGHT / NINE

/ TEN / ELEVEN

/ TWELVE / THIRTEEN / FOURTEEN / FIFTEEN

/ SIXTEEN /

SEVENTEEN / EIGHTEEN / NINETEEN / TWENTY

_Mitch here!_

I just spent four hours clicking through the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale to curate this guide of all the best men’s stuff. Enjoy!

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Lincoln Park, Chicago THE J.CREW FACTORY SALE OF THE SEASON GINGHAM MAXI DRESS / WHITE DENIM JACKET

/ BUTTON-FRONT TANK

/ PAPER BAG STRIPED PANTS / ESPADRILLE WEDGE MULES / STRAW TOTE BAG / FLORAL EARRINGS / ORANGES SHIRT DRESSES / ORANGES SCRUNCHIES

/ LASER CUT SANDALS

/ SEERSUCKER DRESSES This J.Crew Factory sale is bananas, guys. Now through Tuesday, June 1st, you can take 40-70 percent off the entire Factory site _and_ store-wide. (70 percent off Warm Weather Winners and an extra 50 percent off the clearance section with code “WKND.” Amazing! I thought I’d take a little time today to go over some of our favorite newer products from J.Crew Factory, all of which are on sale and many of which you see in these photos:

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May 30, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago LEGGINGS THAT ALSO WORK AS DRESS PANTS M.M.LAFLEUR STELLA LEGGINGS / SAMARA KNIT LINEN SWEATER  / SNEAKERS

/ PLANTERS , TULIPS

, NEWER LANTERNS ,

TOPIARIES , DACHSHUND TOPIARY

, WREATH

All right, Friends. This is one of the coolest articles of clothing that I’ve come across! Introducing the high-stretch Stella Legging : designed to _feel_ like leggings but look crisp enough—_they’re wrinkle-resistant!_—to also wear to work or to nicer events. (Note: They also travel extraordinarily well, and are machine-washable.)

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May 29, 2021 •

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AMERICANA OUTFITS

MITCH’S SHIRT , SHORTS and WASHABLE SNEAKERS / THE GIRLS’ RED, WHITE + BLUE OUTFITS and CUT-OUT WHITE SANDALS This post is really just for my parents, so they can “see” the girls this weekend. (They’re in Ocean City right now, and we so wish

we were there!)

If you’re so inclined, though, here are one zillion photos of Emma and Lucy running around in Americana outfits at the park. ♥️

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May 28, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago MITCH’S FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2021

ONE / TWO / THREE

/ FOUR / FIVE

/ SIX / SEVEN

/ EIGHT / NINE

/ TEN / ELEVEN

/ TWELVE / THIRTEEN

/ FOURTEEN /

FIFTEEN / SIXTEEN / SEVENTEEN / EIGHTEEN / NINETEEN / TWENTY

/ TWENTY-ONE /

TWENTY-TWO / TWENTY-THREE

/ TWENTY-FOUR /

TWENTY-FIVE / TWENTY-SIX

/ TWENTY-SEVEN /

TWENTY-EIGHT / TWENTY-NINE

/ THIRTY

_Mitch here!_

Don’t freak out! Father’s Day is still a month away and there’s no need to panic. Feel free to push this post to the back of your mind only to revisit it in a few weeks when everything is sold out and shipping delayed. _Or_ you could do the right thing and just cross Father’s Day off your shopping list right now. Totally up to you.

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May 27, 2021 •

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ROMA LABEL

ROMA LABEL DRESS (Available via MAISONETTE and THE ROMA LABEL WEBSITE

.)

/ ~$20 AMAZON ESSENTIALS SANDALS (So crazy soft and comfy! CHECK OUT ALL AMAZON ESSENTIAL SANDALS ON THIS PAGE . They’re made from the same awesome material. A+!) / Old Tote, SIMILAR HERE /

RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES

I stumbled upon the small women-owned business Roma Label (also available via Maisonette ) while looking for school-appropriate dresses for Emma. And I ordered a couple of the women’s dresses for myself on a whim because everything looked so comfy yet elegant. The verdict? I’m _obsessed_.

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May 26, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago BACKCOUNTRY SPRING/SUMMER FAVORITES + COUPON CODE! As you may have picked up on by now , Backcountry is the Larkin Family’s #1 destination for all things active and outdoorsy. And now that spring has finally sprung in Chicago, we’re out and about—and using our favorite gear—more than ever! So today I’m going to be highlighting a few of our favorite Backcountry activewear products, and sharing a coupon

code. :)

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May 25, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago 10 THINGS WITH MITCH, 5/25 SINGLE BABY JOGGER ALL-TERRAIN STROLLER /

DOUBLE VERSION

_Mitch here!_

In this week’s edition of _I Have Things Going on in his Life I swear,_ we explore a clumsy little gardening activity, the love lives of Neanderthals, and the last moments of the existence of dinosaurs.

Enjoy!

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May 24, 2021 •

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10 THINGS, 5/24

_Bathroom vanity paint color inspiration_ Hey, Friends. :) I fell behind on life last week, so I took a few days to get things back in order. Feels great to start the week with a tidy home and a clear head! Here are the first 10 things that come to mind:

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May 23, 2021 •

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$20 AMAZON ESSENTIALS SANDALS ~$20 AMAZON ESSENTIALS SANDALS (WEDGE VERSION HERE .) / Old J.CREW Dress (But I would recommend THIS BLACK TUCKERNUCK SHIRT DRESS . It’s my go-to summer dress! I also love THIS VERY SIMILAR DRESS FROM MADEWELL , made out of the same material as the one I’m wearing.) / GOYARD BAG (That’s my review!) / CLARA WILLIAMS MAGNETIC PEARL BRACELET / RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES  / PEARL BOW EARRINGS It’s about time I did a post on Amazon Essentials Sandals , because they’re wildlycomfortable and ridiculously affordable. I credit my sister-in-law, Kim, for this find. When we were down in New Orleans visiting my brother’s family over spring break, she swore up and down about these sandals… and I figured why not give

’em a try?

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May 22, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago ROTHY’S MEN’S SHOES

_Mitch here!_

Big news today, so hold my calls, clear my schedule, put on a pot of coffee and lock the kids in their rooms. Delete Twitter from my phone, order a pizza, throw away the TV remote, and boil some macaroni. Pre-tie my shoes, put two s’mores in a ziplock bag, run a bath, and write this on my Facebook Wall: Rothy’s has

men’s shoes now!

GET $20 OFF YOUR ROTHY’S PURCHASE WITH THIS

CODE: D7PRKC

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May 21, 2021 •

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RECENT FINDS, 5/21

MADEWELL ASYMMETRICAL BUTTON-FRONT LINEN DRESS On the Recent Finds front , the exciting news is that Madewell brought back its famous Asymmetrical Button-Front Linen Dress . I’m normally not a huge fan of linen, but this dress is _worth it_, as it’s breezy, comfy and easily dressed down or up. TTS, though you may want to size up for bust size. Grab it before it sells out!

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May 20, 2021 •

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MY FAVORITE TUCKERNUCK DRESSES TUCKERNUCK SHIRT DRESS (No longer available in this Liberty London print, but try THE HYDRANGEA PRINT VERSION . It’s even cuter! SLEEVELESS VERSION HERE .) / RATTAN CROSSBODY CAMERA BAG

(THE SOLID is

great, too.) / CLARA WILLIAMS PEARL BRACELET

(It’s

magnetic, so it just snaps right on!) / AMAZON SANDALS (Ridiculously comfortable. No break-in time, and only ~$20! Check back often because they’re restocked frequently.) / RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES / PEARL BOW

EARRINGS

All right, Friends. It’s time for my annual post on how insanely awesome this dress is. (Hydrangea print here . Sleeveless here .) I’m nuts about it, and have been for years. The cut is perfectly flowy yet not overwhelming; the material resists wrinkles and therefore great for travelers, moms or those who hate steaming; it’s lightweight enough to wear on super hot days; and the sleeves provide sun protection. I only wish the dress came in more colors/patterns, because I’d own them all! ;)

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May 19, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago THIS AMAZON HOODIE WILL CHANGE A GUY’S LIFE Best hoodie of all time

_Mitch here!_

If your life is like my life and/or you’re like my wife, you’re pretty disappointed in the clothes your husband chooses to wear every day. (Confused? It’s fine.) Fear not, though, because today I have the ultimate husband outfit hack that will improve his look for less than $50 per outfit.

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May 17, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago FROM STRAW TO SILK: HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR HAIR IN SECONDS This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to

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May 17, 2021 •

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15 THINGS, 5/17

_CHAPPY WRAP TEAMED UP WITH SARA FITZ TO MAKE A STRIPED SHIRT BLANKET . It’s perfect! You can see the whole collection here . The Nantucket basket blanket

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Grab your coffee! Here are the first 15 things that come to mind this

morning:

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May 15, 2021 •

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RECENT FINDS, 5/15

_Plaid Hill House dress restocked!_ Had to push back Recent Finds a day, but _happy Saturday!_ What are you guys up to today? Our kitchen is being finished (hallelujah!) so we took the girls out to breakfast. It was raining and we couldn’t get in anywhere, so we ended up at a pizza place. But pizza for breakfast isn’t as bad as you’d think! Tonight, we’re celebrating our neighbors’ birthdays after the kids go down. Fingers crossed for good weather! Other than that, pretty average rainy weekend over here… which is actually nice, because it gives us an excuse to hang around together. :)

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May 14, 2021 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago 20+ CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT WALMART+ PRODUCTS _BACKYARD DISCOVERY PLAYHOUSE , available via

Walmart+ ._

Walmart+  is a new kind of membership that the Larkin Family has thoroughly enjoyed this year! Why? It saves us so much time and money!

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